2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Brick and Block Masonry
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	I463112	
CIP Number	0646010103	
Grade Level	30,31	
Standard Length	1650 Hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	47-3011- Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
47-2021- Brickmasons and Blockmasons	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	8
Reading: 	8	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the brick, block, and concrete masonry industry.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to selecting and mixing mortars, laying bricks and blocks, and interpreting construction documents
Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three occupational completion points. The recommended sequence allows students to complete specified portions of the program for employment or to remain for advanced training.  A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or terminate as an occupational completer.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	BCV0330	Masonry Tender	Bldg Const ¶ 7 ¶G
Tec Constr ¶ 7 ¶ G
Trowel Tr 7G	450 Hours	47-3011	
B	BCV0360	Bricklayer Helper		300 Hours	47-3011	
C	BCV0362	Brickmason 1 		450 Hours	47-2021	
	BCV0363	Brickmason 2		450 Hours		

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Investigate the masonry industry.
02.0	Follow safety practices relevant to the masonry industry.
03.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of brick.
04.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of concrete block.
05.0	Use hand tools relevant to the masonry industry.
06.0	Read measurements, drawings and specifications.
07.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
08.0	Lay brick and/or block to the line.
09.0	Describe the various types and uses of bonding.
10.0	Select and mix mortars and concrete.
11.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills.	
12.0	Clean masonry.
13.0	Identify the various methods of masonry practices.
14.0	Erect and disassemble basic scaffolds.
15.0	Research sustainability issues related to the masonry profession.
16.0	Read construction drawings and specifications.
17.0	Construct residential masonry projects.
18.0	Apply grout and other reinforcement.
19.0	Install metals used in masonry.
20.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
21.0	Perform building layout.
22.0	Demonstrate advanced laying techniques.
23.0	Apply construction techniques and moisture control.
24.0	Apply quality control measures.
25.0	Build foundations.
26.0	Estimate materials and cost.
27.0	Operate and maintain power equipment.
28.0	Perform construction details.
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of masonry repair and restoration.
30.0	Demonstrate productivity skills.
31.0	Demonstrate understanding of masonry in high-rise construction.
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of specialized materials and techniques.
01.0	

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Brick and Block Masonry 
Career Certificate Program Number:	I463112

Course Number:  BCV0330
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Masonry Tender – 450 Hours – SOC Code 47-3011 	
01.0	Investigate the masonry industry--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Summarize the history of the masonry industry.	
01.02	Explain the importance of the masonry industry to the local, state and national economy.	
01.03	Identify employment and advancement opportunities in the masonry industry.	
01.04	Explain the factors involved in good-quality work.	
01.05	Describe modern masonry materials.	
02.0	Follow safety practices relevant to the masonry industry--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify causes and types of accidents.	
02.02	Explain the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in jobsite safety.	
02.03	Describe the OSHA "Right-to-Know" Law as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200)	
02.04	Recognize jobsite hazards and risk assessment techniques.	
02.05	Describe first-aid procedures.	
02.06	Follow safety practices when using tools and equipment.	
02.07	Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).	
02.08	Demonstrate the use of and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).	
03.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of brick--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Explain the brick-manufacturing process.	
03.02	Identify the properties and characteristics of brick.	
03.03	Distinguish between standard and modular bricks.	
03.04	Describe the different types of bricks and their principal uses.	
03.05	Identify brick positioning in a wall.	
03.06	Build 4” corner return leads and a wall 4 feet high and 12 feet long. 	
04.0	Describe the properties, characteristics and uses of concrete block--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Explain the manufacturing process of concrete block.	
04.02	Identify the properties and characteristics of concrete block.	
04.03	Describe the different types, including shapes and sizes, of concrete blocks and their principal uses.	
04.04	Build an 8” block corner return lead 7 courses high.	
05.0	Use hand tools relevant to the masonry industry--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify, care for and use basic hand tools.	
05.02	Select hand tools for specific jobs.	
05.03	Identify power tools.	
05.04	Read ruler to the 1/16".	
05.05	Read brick-spacing rules and brick modular rules.	
05.06	Course brick to a given height with the brick spacing rule and the modular rule. 	
06.0	Read measurements, drawings and specifications--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Work with denominate numbers.	
06.02	Identify the ingredients and properties of mortars.	
06.03	Read a mason’s measure.	
06.04	Convert measurements in the U.S. Customary (English) system into metric equivalents.	
06.05	Read construction documents and identify basic parts of a drawing set.	
06.06	Discuss the different types of specifications used in the building industry and the sections that pertain to masonry. 	
07.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills--The students will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.	
07.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	
07.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	
08.0	Lay brick and/or block to the line--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Spread mortar for brick and/or block.	
08.02	Butter head joints.	
08.03	Set up masonry materials.	
08.04	Pull a line.	
08.05	Cut bricks and/or blocks with a hammer, a brick set and a trowel.	
08.06	Temper mortar.	
08.07	Maintain proper spacing of head and bed joints.	
08.08	Point and tool joints in brick and/or block walls.	
08.09	Lay brick and/or block to the line.	
08.10	Repeat the above nine tasks with 8” block.	
08.11	Demonstrate proper handling of materials to prevent damage. 	
09.0	Describe the various types and uses of bonding--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Define and describe pattern, structural and adhesive bonding.	
09.02	Differentiate among and use stretcher, common, English, English cross, Flemish and stack bonds.	
10.0	Select and mix mortars and concrete--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify types of mortars and identify types to use on various concrete masonry units (CMU).	
10.02	Identify the ingredients and properties of mortars.	
10.03	Identify the properties and characteristics of concrete.	
10.04	Identify colored mortars (admix and factory-blended).	
10.05	Identify the types and purposes of grouts.	
10.06	Store and place materials.	
10.07	Select mortars and concrete.	
10.08	Mix mortars by hand and by machine.	
10.09	Mix concrete by hand and by machine.	
10.10	Clean up tools, equipment and the work site.	
10.11	Build a brick 4" corner return lead.	
10.12	Identify common problems found in mortar application and their uses.	
11.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills--The students will be able to:	
11.01	Explain molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction and moisture content.	
11.02	Explain pressure measurement in terms of Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) and inches of mercury.	
11.03	Discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.	
11.04	Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.	
11.05	Identify health-related problems caused by exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials.	
11.06	Describe proper precautions for handling work-related chemicals and hazardous materials.	
12.0	Clean masonry--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Follow safety practices when cleaning masonry.	
12.02	Identify reasons for cleaning.	
12.03	Identify and select cleaning materials and equipment.	
12.04	Prepare cleaning solutions.	
12.05	Point new and old work.	
12.06	Prepare the area and protect surrounding area from masonry cleaning solutions.	
12.07	Clean the wall using various methods.	
13.0	Identify the various methods of masonry practices--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify the methods of basic building layouts.	
13.02	Identify the methods of digging and pouring footings.	
13.03	Identify the methods of forming, grading and pouring concrete slabs.	
13.04	Identify the different types of reinforced masonry, flashing, wall reinforcement and ties and use proper technique for installation. 	
13.05	Identify measuring tools.	
13.06	Identify power equipment.	
14.0	Erect and disassemble basic scaffolds--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Follow safety practices when working with ladders and scaffolds.	
14.02	Erect and disassemble basic scaffolds.	
15.0	Research sustainability issues related to the masonry profession--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe the impact of the construction industry on the natural environment.	
15.02	Describe the life cycle phases of a building and its impacts on the environment throughout the life of the building.	
15.03	Identify and analyze sustainable alternatives to conventional masonry practices.	
15.04	Identify specific practices that can lessen adverse impacts on the environment.	
15.05	Describe the building assessment tools such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).	
15.06	Identify construction activities pertaining to the masonry profession that contribute to a project’s overall sustainability.	
16.0	Read construction drawings and specifications- The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify types of drawings.	
16.02	Identify symbols on the drawings.	
16.03	Read and interpret simple drawings.	
16.04	Read and interpret specifications.	
16.05	Explain the importance of following local, state and national codes and standards.	
16.06	Interpret a finished schedule.	
16.07	Use an architect's scale.	
16.08	Use construction documents to estimate material quantities. 	
16.09	Demonstrate ability to make simple sketches.	
17.0	Construct residential masonry projects--The students will be able to:	
17.01	Explain the requirements for construction of various types of residential foundations.	
17.02	Identify and explain the characteristics, uses and installation techniques for brick pavers.	
17.03	Lay out and build steps, patios and decks made from masonry units.	
17.04	Lay out and build chimneys and fireplaces.	
18.0	Apply grout and other reinforcement--The students will be able to:	
18.01	Name and describe the primary ingredients in grout and their properties.	
18.02	Identify the different types of grout used in masonry work.	
18.03	Describe common admixtures and their uses.	
18.04	Describe the use of steel bar reinforcement in masonry construction.	
18.05	Apply grout in low and high lifts using the proper techniques.	
18.06	Place grout in a hollow block wall and rod it into place.	
19.0	Install metals used in masonry--The students will be able to:	
19.01	Describe the uses and installation of vertical reinforcement.	
19.02	Describe the uses and installation of different types of horizontal joint reinforcement and ties.	
19.03	Describe the uses and installation of different anchors, fasteners and embedded items.	
19.04	Install hollow metal frames.	
19.05	Describe the functions of sills and lintels.	
19.06	Install sills and lintels.	
19.07	Install metal hardware. 	
	
Course Number:  BCV0360
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Bricklayer Helper, Firebrick and Refractory – 300 Hours – SOC Code 47-3011 	
20.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills--The students will be able to:	
20.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.	
20.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives and strategies.	
20.03	Examine licensing, certification and industry credentialing requirements.	
20.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experience.	
20.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.	
20.06	Demonstrate ability to complete job applications and make a resume. 	
20.07	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.	
20.08	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.	
20.09	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.	
20.10	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.	
21.0	Perform building layout--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Read and interpret plot plans.	
21.02	Establish building corners.	
21.03	Check and/or establish 90-degree angles using the 3-4-5 rule. 	
21.04	Use optical and laser leveling instruments, transit and leveling rod. 	
21.05	Build batter boards and establish building lines and elevations.	
21.06	Dig, prepare and pour footings to local codes and standards.	
22.0	Demonstrate advanced laying techniques—The student will be able to:	
22.01	Recognize the structural principles and fundamental uses of basic types of walls.	
22.02	Recognize the requirement for and function of control joints and expansion joints.	
22.03	Build various types of walls using proper reinforcement, jointing and bonding techniques.	
22.04	Lay out specialty structures such as maintenance holes, segmented block walls and screens.	
22.05	Identify and explain the different types of masonry arches used today.	
22.06	Lay out a semicircular arch and a jack arch.	
23.0	Apply construction techniques and moisture control—The student will be able to:	
23.01	Construct masonry around windows, doors and other openings.	
23.02	Construct pilasters and other types of bracing.	
23.03	Install insulation used in conjunction with masonry construction.	
23.04	Identify the need for moisture control in various types of masonry construction, and demonstrate the techniques used to eliminate moisture problems.	
23.05	Construct corbelling in a double-wythe wall.	
23.06	Join intersecting walls.	
23.07	Install flashing.	
24.0	Apply quality control measures—The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe industry standards for quality control.	
24.02	Describe how to build masonry sample panels and prisms.	
24.03	Perform a slump test.	
24.04	Describe and perform field inspections.	
25.0	Build foundations--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Build an 8" block corner 7 courses high.	
25.02	Build an 8" block corner to the correct height and range of a given foundation batter board line.	
25.03	Bond and build an 8" block corner to the correct height and range on the opposite corner of a given foundation batter board line.	
25.04	Pull a line and build an 8" block wall between the block corners.	
25.05	Establish and build the other corner leads.	
25.06	Build foundation walls to floor elevations.	
25.07	Make foundation walls waterproof, if required.	
25.08	Install flashing, anchor bolts, termite shields and weep holes; install vents (if a wooden floor system is used).	
26.0	Estimate materials and cost--The student will be able to:	
26.01	Estimate the materials needed for a specific job.	
26.02	Estimate the cost of the materials, labor, unit/ labor costs and sales tax. 	
27.0	Operate and maintain power equipment--The student will be able to:	
27.01	Follow safety practices when using and maintaining power equipment.	
27.02	Use masonry saw with an abrasive blade to cut masonry units.	
27.03	Use masonry saw with a diamond blade to cut masonry units.	
27.04	Set up, operate and maintain power tools and equipment.	

Course Number:  BCV0362
Occupational Completion Point:  
Brickmason – 450 Hours – SOC Code 47-2021 	
28.0	Perform construction details--The student will be able to:	
28.01	Build 4" and 8" brick corners.	
28.02	Build 4", 6", 8" and 12" block corners.	
28.03	Build reinforced masonry walls, composite walls and cavity walls.	
28.04	Erect corner poles and lay out brick coursing on story pole. 	
28.05	Course brick heights.	
28.06	Build brick and/or block sills, steps, piers, pilasters, columns, brick chase, flue, paving, BBQ pits and planters.	
28.07	Construct a brick-veneer wall.	
28.08	Set precast and built-in lintels.	
28.09	Build modular brick walls.	
28.10	Lay glass blocks.	
28.11	Set door jams.	
28.12	Reinforce masonry walls.	
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of masonry repair and restoration--The student will be able to:	
29.01	Recognize signs of deterioration in masonry structures.	
29.02	Describe the causes of efflorescence, cracking and faulty mortar joints.	
29.03	Describe the procedures for preventing and correcting efflorescence, cracking and faulty mortar joints.	
29.04	Describe the procedures for preventing and correcting water damage in basements.	
29.05	Demonstrate proper use of masonry sealers.	
	
Course Number:  BCV0363
Occupational Completion Point:  C 
Brickmason – 450 Hours – SOC Code 47-2021 	
30.0	Demonstrate productivity skills--The student will be able to:	
30.01	Lay and joint standard brick on a straight brick-veneer wall, with established leads, at an average daily rate of:	
a.	100-200	
b.	200-300	
c.	300-400	
d.	400-500	
e.	500-600	
f.	600-700	
g.	700-800	
h.	over 800	
30.02	Lay and joint 8" block on a straight block wall, with established leads, at an average daily rate of:	
a.	50-100	
b.	100-150	
c.	150-200	
d.	200-250	
e.	250-300	
f.	300-350	
g.	350-400	
h.	over 400	
31.0	Demonstrate understanding of masonry in high-rise construction--The student will be able to:	
31.01	Recognize and explain the use of high-rise construction equipment.	
31.02	Identify construction sequence in high-rise construction.	
31.03	State the safety procedures in high-rise construction.	
31.04	Safely work with materials handling equipment in high-rise construction.	
31.05	Properly put on a safety harness, lanyard and lifeline.	
31.06	Demonstrate hand signals used for lifting materials.	
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of specialized materials and techniques--The student will be able to:	
32.01	Explain the various techniques used to provide adequate protection during hot- and cold-weather masonry construction.	
32.02	Describe all-weather construction techniques.	
32.03	Describe techniques for surface-bonding mortar.	
32.04	Demonstrate techniques for construction of stone walls and other stone building surfaces.	
32.05	Demonstrate basic knowledge of various building materials such as glass block and refractory brick.	
32.06	Describe the procedures for rebuilding fireplaces.	
32.07	Replace a damaged brick in a wall.	
32.08	Repair mortar joints.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In Career Certificate Programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9, Language 8, and Reading 8. These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.) Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml